Bus Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS from various bus operators like Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha or Viação UTIL for the next days.

today

$85

tomorrow

$87

Saturday

$87

Sunday

$106

Monday

$124

Tuesday

$85

Wednesday

$85

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$85	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Viação UTIL	62h 10m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:40 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Business	$171	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$146	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Viação UTIL	62h 10m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:40 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$165	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$146	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Viação UTIL	62h 10m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:40 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$165	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$106	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$146	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Viação UTIL	62h 10m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:40 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$176	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Balneário Camboriú, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  38h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Balneário Camboriú
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Balneário Camboriú (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
- Viação Penha
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Balneário Camboriú
  Bus Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Balneário Camboriú (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 9h 15m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Basic	$124	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$146	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Balneário Camboriú, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  38h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Balneário Camboriú
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Balneário Camboriú (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
- Viação Penha
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Balneário Camboriú
  Bus Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Balneário Camboriú (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 9h 15m longer, but you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$85	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
	Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	29h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$85	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Viação Penha	31h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Viação Penha	30h 30m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Viação UTIL	62h 10m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:40 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$165	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/19/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 69 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS, with 15 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $59, from Itapemirim Suzantur

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Compare all providers like Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL that travel 21 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus	$59
Fastest Bus	29h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	696.6 miles
Bus Companies	Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Every day, 21 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$85

Friday 09/11

$88

Saturday 09/12

$87

Sunday 09/13

$107

Monday 09/14

$110

Tuesday 09/15

$85

Wednesday 09/16

$85

Thursday 09/17

$99

Friday 09/18

$85

Saturday 09/19

$99

Sunday 09/20

$85

Monday 09/21

$85

Tuesday 09/22

$85

Wednesday 09/23

$85

Thursday 09/24

$98

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$85

Sunday 09/27

$85

Monday 09/28

$96

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$99

Friday 10/02

$97

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $85, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $85.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, with $85. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $165.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS.

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Central Bus Station

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo 70

Garage Bus Station

Venancio Aires Al 1151 Venancio Aires Al 1151

Camping

Centro Histórico

Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-300, Brasil

Agronomia

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS? Or which bus companies serve the route Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 29h 30m to reach Porto Alegre, RS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $405. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Porto Alegre, RS.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 29h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $146. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Porto Alegre, RS from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, passengers can travel with Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Porto Alegre, RS

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Porto Alegre, RS. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!